Mother’s Education Predicts Newborn Telomere Length
A small study of new mothers indicates that not completing high school — a likely marker of socioeconomic stress — may be…
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Upbeat Music Reduces Perceived Effort in Tough Workouts
Summary: Listening to upbeat, motivational music during intense exercise can increase enjoyment and motivation—and even boost physical effort—in adults who are otherwise…
Gut Imbalances in Autism Alter Brain Function and Behavior
Summary: New research from USC shows that imbalances in the gut microbiome of children with autism are associated with altered production of…
Discovery of New Molecular Pathway Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Neuroscience researchers have identified a new molecular pathway that appears to contribute to Parkinson’s disease. The pathway centers on polyamines—small, naturally occurring…
How Exercise Reduces Anxiety: Science-Backed Tips
Summary: A 12-week program of group exercise, performed at either moderate or higher intensity, produced substantial reductions in anxiety symptoms among primary…
Religious Nones Rise Linked to Conservative Christian Politics
Summary: New research links the rise in Americans identifying as religious “nones” to the increased visibility and political activity of the conservative…
Mathematical model reveals mechanisms of amyloid aggregation
Summary: A new mathematical model clarifies the catalytic chemical reactions that drive the formation of amyloid fibrils, including the Alzheimer’s-associated Ab40 protein.…
Neuromorphic Computers Built to Mimic the Human Brain
Summary: Researchers have developed a new computer system that emulates the brain’s neural networks. This advance may improve understanding of neural processing…
Couples Touch Synchronizes Breathing and Heartbeats, Easing Pain
Summary: A study examines how interpersonal synchronization between partners can reduce pain through touch. Source: University of Colorado at Boulder. When Partners…
AI Reveals Hidden Rhythms Behind Deep Sleep
Summary: A new machine learning tool released free online enables sleep researchers to investigate the K-complex—a brief, prominent EEG waveform that lasts…
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